Unit 2: Global Information - Information Holders

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from Unit 2: Global Information, including information holder categories, purposes of data usage, data journey stages, privacy concerns, and trust-building methods.

Information Holder

Any person, group or organisation that collects, stores or uses information.

Individual Category

An information holder category consisting of a single person, such as a teacher or freelancer.

Business Category

An information holder category consisting of a commercial organisation, such as a retailer or bank.

Education Category

An information holder category consisting of a school, college or university.

Government Category

An information holder category consisting of a local or national authority, such as a council or tax authority.

Charity Category

An information holder category consisting of a non-profit organisation, such as an aid charity or food bank.

Healthcare Category

An information holder category consisting of a medical provider, such as a hospital or GP clinic.

Community Category

An information holder category consisting of a local club or group, such as a sports club or society.

Personalisation

A purpose of data usage that includes recommendations, targeted ads, and tailored services.

Decision Making

A purpose of data usage that includes school admissions and loan approvals.

Communication

A purpose of data usage that includes newsletters and appointment reminders.

Service Improvement

A purpose of data usage that includes feedback analysis and usage tracking.

Security & Verification

A purpose of data usage that includes identity checks and fraud protection.

Collect (Data Journey Stage 1)

The first stage of the data journey, involving gathering data through forms, apps, websites, and sensors.

Store (Data Journey Stage 2)

The second stage of the data journey, involving keeping data in databases, the cloud, or local servers.

Process (Data Journey Stage 3)

The third stage of the data journey, involving sorting, analysing, and categorising data.

Use (Data Journey Stage 4)

The fourth stage of the data journey, applying data for decisions, personalisation, and communication.

Share? (Data Journey Stage 5)

The fifth stage of the data journey, involving sharing data with partners, third parties, or regulators.

Protect (Data Journey Stage 6)

The sixth stage of the data journey, safeguarding data using encryption, access controls, and GDPR policies.

Privacy Concern

The concern that too much personal information is collected by information holders.

Security Concern

The concern that data could be lost, leaked, or accessed without permission.

Misuse Concern

The concern that information could be used for an unexpected purpose.

Loss of Control Concern

The concern that people may not know what information is held about them or who it is shared with.

Explain (Building Trust)

A way to build trust by providing clear privacy information.

Give Choice (Building Trust)

A way to build trust by providing consent and preference options.

Check (Building Trust)

A way to build trust through audits, compliance, and staff training.

Protect (Building Trust)

A way to build trust by implementing encryption and access controls.